Category: January 2012

Main Reception Area Daniel Restaurant New York, New York 5:18 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  Thank you so much.  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat. It is wonderful to be back in New York, and it is wonderful to be among so many wonderful friends.  As I look around…

Bellecour Reception Area Daniel Restaurant New York, New York 6:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  Hello!  Hello!  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Thank you.  You’re going to make me blush.  (Laughter.)  Well, it is wonderful to be back in New York and it is wonderful to be with all of…

Apollo Theater New York, New York THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, New York!  (Applause.)  Hello, New York!  Hello, Harlem!  (Applause.)  Ah, it is good to be here tonight!  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years! THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much. I want to begin by just thanking Ny for the incredible introduction…

Private Residence New York, New York 8:04 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  I am so thrilled to be here, not only because of the extraordinary hospitality of Spike and Tonya and Jackson and Satchel, but also because I see a lot of good friends around the room.  And so I just want to thank you in…

This morning, President Obama will sign an Executive Order and announce new initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in the United States. The U.S. tourism and travel industry is a substantial component of U.S. GDP and employment, representing 2.7% of GDP and 7.5 million jobs in 2010 – with international travel to the United…

As a native New Yorker, Maurice Hinchey has served the people of the Empire State for over 35 years. Prior to his time in office, Maurice proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy.  He then went on to serve as a member in the state assembly for eighteen years, followed…

Twenty-eight States are on their way toward establishing a key component of health care reform—Affordable Insurance Exchanges—according to a report issued today by the White House. “States are taking strong steps to implement health reform,” said White House Deputy Chief of Staff Nancy-Ann DeParle. “The Obama Administration is working in partnership with State leaders across…

Earlier today, I received the Secretary of State’s recommendation on the pending application for the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.  As the State Department made clear last month, the rushed and arbitrary deadline insisted on by Congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s impact, especially the health and safety of the American…

President Obama called Prime Minister Harper to personally convey his Administration’s decision on the Keystone pipeline.  The President also reaffirmed the close alliance and friendship between the United States and Canada.